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SY05 FAU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 126,288 miles

offside front chassis leg has corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer outer skin burst

Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,980 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer outer skin burst

Fail 29 Jan 2014 119,863 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust outer skin burst

underneath showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,863 miles

exhaust outer skin burst

underneath showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2013 116,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin burst

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin burst

Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 111,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 106,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 106,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 96,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 96,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 14 May 2009 79,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight bind o/s/r brake

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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SY05 FAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY05 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY05 FAU registered?

SY05 FAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SY05 FAU safe to buy?

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